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When comparing
two numbers,
using a
greater than (>)
or less than (<)
sign
can help to order the numbers. |
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to
always
read
the number sentence from left to right! |
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Different Ways to
Compare Numbers |
| Way 1
You can use a number line.
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4,843 is to the
right
of 4,456 on the number line.
So 4,843 >
4,456 |
| Way 2
You can look at the place value.
Begin at the greatest place value. Find where the digits are
different.
  
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Compare the digits that are different, Write > or <.
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Examples:
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97 >
91
Say:
"97 is greater than
91" |
226 <
232
Say:
"226 is less than
232" |
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1,116 >
1,108
Say:
"1,116 is greater than
1,108" |
44 <
72
Say:
"44 is less than
72" |
Hints :
Think of the
Less
than sign (
<
)
as looking like a tipped "L".
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The "mouth" of
either sign
always opens towards
the GREATER NUMBER.
58
 54
13
 23
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Remember:
Always read the two
numbers being compared
from left to right,
and the mouth of the sign always goes towards the larger number. |
Let's
Practice!
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